Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed will make his debut as the central official at a major international tournament, presiding over the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Germany and Curaçao. The match is scheduled to take place on June 14th in Houston. Jayed will be supported by two assistant referees, also from Morocco: Zakaria Brinsi and Mostafa Akarkad. This marks the first time Jayed has been selected as the lead referee for a final phase tournament game. The appointment highlights growing recognition of Moroccan officiating talent on the international stage. The information was initially reported by Médias24, a leading Moroccan economic news source.